The Dell XPS 435 MT is a better choice as it is more advanced and more upgradable. It has a processor from intel's latest family at the moment i.e. core i7. The processor itself is a medium range processor from core i7 family. The motherboard has X58 chipsets to support core i7 processors. It has the latest memory modules i.e. DDR3. The motherboard supports up to 24 GB of ram. It sure does support 1GB graphics card as its HP counterpart does.

As you may see that the Dell XPS 435 MT clearly outweighs its HP counterpart, HP Pavilion Elite d5100t, in several aspects i.e. the motherboard architecture (X58 chipsets) to support core i7 processors family. Moreover, it has DDR3 memory with 6 GB ram as compared to 4 GB of DDR2 ram.

Here is a little bit detail of the motherboard used in that system,

- Chipset Intel® X58(Tylersburg)/ ICH10R RAID
- Support RAID 1 (mirroring) RAID 0 (stripping)
- DMA channels Seven Interrupt levels 24 BIOS chip (NVRAM)
- Maximum ram supported 24 GB
- 16 Mb NIC Integrated network interface capable of 10/100/1000 communication

With the help of Intel Dynamic Speed Technology the computer provides an 8-threaded performance with 4 cores. Thus you can easily record television shows while surfing the Internet with the system working perfectly. This desktop computer allows you to simultaneously manage multiple applications with ease.

Inside the case you'll have enough space to upgrade the PC. Besides you can expand your display by linking to an external monitor or TV through HDMI port.

In future when prices for processors come down, you will be able to install Intel® Core™ i7-965 3.20GHz Processor (The latest and greatest as well as the fastest intel processor at the moment). Same is true for the graphics cards. When prices go down, upgrade it to better one.

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Samsung announced its new N110 netbook, which includes the same memory and storage capacity as its predecessor, the NC10.

The new netbook from Samsung features 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor and a keyboard borrowed from the NC10 model.

The N110 netbook, however, includes a bigger battery, which allows the device to work on a single battery charge for 8 hours.

In addition, Samsung's new gadget includes a more user-friendly touch pad. While the N110 didn’t get a drastic remodeling, the matte lid has been replaced with a black glossy coating, and though it looks sleeker, it’s a magnet for fingerprints. The system also takes on a softer look with rounded edges around the palm rests. The burgundy trim along the bottom edge of the chassis takes styling cues from other Samsung notebooks, like the R610, and offers a professional look. Its design looks quite fashionable, having a red-rimmed mate exterior.

The touchpad measures 2.5 x 1.3 inches in size, featuring an upgraded mouse button, which, however, does not include a divot to part the left and right size with a rocker bar.

The netbook's measures 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inch size - the same size that made its forerunner NC10 one of the favorite gadgets for working on the go. The N110 houses the same netbook ports and slots as the NC10, including 3 USB ports, a 3-in-1 memory card reader, mic and headphone jacks, a VGA port, and an Ethernet jack. Unlike the HP Mini 2140, the N110 lacks an ExpressCard slot for adding a mobile broadband modem card, but you can always use a USB modem.

Performance and design make Samsung N110 an ideal, fast netbook, being able to compete with other popular netbooks, such as those manufactured by Asus.
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Ok this post come right from Yahoo Video Game about new Xbox 360 reliability accusations.

Remember last week's story about Jason Johnson, the Illinois man who sued Microsoft over his Xbox 360's alleged habit of scratching his game DVDs?

Documents unsealed in his court case revealed Microsoft discovered its Xbox 360 could scratch discs before it went on sale in 2005, and even got as far as considering three possible solutions to the problem, the Seattle Tech Report revealed today.

The characteristic circular scratches can occur whenever the orientation of the console -- which is designed to be used in either a horizontal or vertical position -- is changed while the drive is spinning. Johnson filed his suit after his console scratched three store-bought game discs, and is seeking $50,000 in punitive damages.

Testimony obtained from a Microsoft program manager indicates that Microsoft became aware of the problem months before the 360's launch when retail demonstration consoles malfunctioned. The company examined three solutions: strengthening the magnets that hold the discs in place, slowing the rotational speed of the discs, and installing rubber bumpers to cushion the discs, but rejected them all. Installing the bumpers could have cost as little as $0.50 per console, the suit claims.

It's not the first time Microsoft has come under fire for alleged foreknowledge of Xbox 360 hardware issues, either. Back in September, an expose penned by VentureBeat writer Dean Takahashi claimed systemic failures in Microsoft's design and quality assurance processes lead to the Xbox 360's now-infamous overheating "Red Ring of Death" failures.
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